Jake Paul to face Gervonta Davis in exhibition boxing match on November 14

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Jake Paul to face Gervonta Davis in exhibition boxing match on November 14

3 months ago

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Jake Paul to face Gervonta Davis in exhibition boxing match on November 14

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Jake Paul will fight Gervonta 'Tank' Davis on November 14 in Atlanta.
The exhibition bout will be streamed live on Netflix.
Davis holds the WBA lightweight title, which won't be on the line due to weight differences.
Paul's last fight was at 199.4 pounds, while Davis last fought at 133.8 pounds.
This match is seen as a significant challenge for Paul in his boxing career.

Jake Paul is set to face Gervonta Davis, the reigning WBA lightweight champion, in an exhibition bout on November 14 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. This fight, marketed heavily for its streaming potential on Netflix, represents a significant challenge for Paul, who has shifted from social media to professional boxing, holding a record of 12 wins and one loss, according to Indiatimes and BBC.

The weight disparity is significant, with Paul having fought at around 199 pounds in his last outing, while Davis competed at 133.8 pounds, a detail raising questions about the appropriateness of this matchup. Neither the contracted weight for the fight nor the number of rounds have been disclosed, and Davis's title will not be at stake due to this weight difference, according to Reuters and Al Jazeera.

Reuters." Davis, with an impressive professional record of 30 wins and one draw, has been characterized as a formidable opponent, further building interest in this unusual crossover match, as noted by Reuters and BBC.